sit

• Verbo que denota la acción de colocar el cuerpo sobre las nalgas o en cuclillas, en estado de reposo, tomando asiento o permaneciendo en esa posición.

A verb used to indicate the act of resting one's body on one's buttocks or haunches.

verbo irregular

1. Rest on buttocksA1formal

   To be in a position where the body is supported by the buttocks and thighs, with the back upright.

   Sentarse

   • Please sit down on the chair.
   • She sat quietly reading a book.
   • The children sat in a circle on the floor.

   Antónimosliestand

2. Hold a positionC1formal

   To hold an official position or serve in a role, such as a judge or member of parliament.

   Ocupar un cargo

   • He sat as a judge in the high court.
   • She sat on the committee for three years.
   • The president sat for two terms.

   Sinónimosofficiatepresideserve

3. Be located or situatedB2formal

   To be positioned or located in a particular place.

   estar situado

   • The house sits on top of the hill.
   • The statue sits in the town square.
   • The problem sits at the heart of the debate.

   Sinónimoslieperchreststand

Variantes phrasalsit aroundsit bysit downsit insit outsit up